,,MY TOWN,, ..

I live in Gorzów Wielkopolski. It is an important industrial,scientific,and cultural centre of region. My town was founded in 1257 as Ladisberch Nova.
The founder and the first mayor of the city was a knight Albert de Luge. Gorzów is situated among picturesque  hills on the Warta and Kłodawka rivers. Today Gorzów has over 125 000 inhabitants and covers an area of 86 sq.km. The most significant historical building is the Cathedral Church. One of the most interesting acttraction is a Boulevard at Warta river with a charming view promenade. There are many places in the city where you can meet friends, listen to music,

exchange opinions. The most active centres are: Juliusz Osterwa Theatre, the Municipal Arts Centre with BWA Gallery , the Discussion Film Club, and the Jazz Club " Pod Filarami"

which is very popular even abroad. There are many hiking routes around the city and horse riding centres. Gorzów is situated in the centre of the area functioning as " The green lungs of Poland. Gorzów has always been called " The city of parks and gardens ". In town, there is also the  Słowiański Park. Here, we can enjoy" Słownianka ". It is a modern sports and rehabilitation complex. It includes  recreation swimming pools, water acttractions, a  pitch and tennis courts. Here , at Słowianka our medalist Otylia Jędrzejczak, does her training before each Olympics. I love my town.